Data Center Operations Manager — Hardware & Network Lead

Google; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a manager to lead Data Center Technicians, ensuring quality installation of server hardware and complex installations. You will guide configurations of networks, routers, hubs, and switches, and drive projects from initiation to completion.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, align priorities across shifts, and collaborate on global computing and network architecture to keep our services fast and reliable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, agreement management, or delivery teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center technical hardware operations.
• Communicate priorities team-wide and facilitate management of operations to following shift leads.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the global computing and network architecture.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the team and ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Delivery management

Shift flexibility

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a manager to lead Data Center Technicians, ensuring quality installation of server hardware and complex installations. You will guide configurations of networks, routers, hubs, and switches, and drive projects from initiation to completion.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, align priorities across shifts, and collaborate on global computing and network architecture to keep our services fast and reliable.